- present participle of trip.
tripping
Americanadjective
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light and quick, as a step or pace.
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proceeding with a light, easy movement or rhythm.
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In other words, gold tripping that technical level could prompt prices to fall even further as some traders use the indicator as a signal to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Big tech companies are tripping over themselves to get as many chips as possible to secure AI supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
A woman who ended up in hospital after tripping on a "dangerous" pothole says she is concerned for the safety of other road users.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
A model tripping or garments ripping in front of the cameras.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
I stumbled backward, tripping on my tail, and sat suddenly on a chocolate-covered cherry.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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